by John Freund, CM | Mar 7, 2013 | Church
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops suggests the following prayer as the Cardinal gather in Conclave to elect a new Pope. O God, eternal shepherd, who govern your flock with unfailing care, grant in your boundless fatherly love a pastor for your Church...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
Catholic College Influences Choice To Become Nun, Brother, Suggests CARA Study Average age of those professing perpetual vows is 39 After Caucasians, Asians form largest group entering religious orders Half recently professed didn’t consider religious life until...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 20, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) offers a short 15 question quiz to test one’s knowledge of poverty in the USA. How did you do? Then follow up with a 4 minute video tour to see what life looks like at the poverty line in the United States....
by John Freund, CM | Jan 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
January 13-19, 2013 marks the annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promote vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 11, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Poverty rates reflect ‘serious moral failure’ writes Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento, California, chair of the U.S. bishop’s anti-poverty program. (Washington Post Guest Voice) “For instance, over 46 million Americans live in poverty. That represents over 10...
